In Issue 1/24, STEIN explores high-end interior design. We feature a hotel with exquisite details crafted from porphyry, showcase a vacation home in Switzerland that combines natural materials such as wood and Vals quartzite, and visit various flagship stores from the glittering world of haute couture. Among them is the Moschino store in Milan, which welcomes customers with an opulent marble aesthetic.
Although the saying “art comes from skill” is a much-overused pun, it is not without a grain of truth. The German Foundation for Monument Protection once again honored such exceptional craftsmanship at the end of last year with the Federal Prize for Artisans in Monument Preservation in Munich and Hamburg. The award-winning artisans have once again demonstrated the passion, technical mastery, and—above all—attention to detail that went into their work. Read more about the award on page 58, and in STEIN 2/24, find a detailed feature on Vöhlinschloss in Frickenhausen, this year’s award recipient.
Outstanding Craftsmanship
The stone experts at Bagnara in South Tyrol also worked with clients who had a keen eye for detail during the renovation of a hotel. Here, they were able to demonstrate all their craftsmanship, paired with an extraordinary artistic sensibility, in their work with porphyry both indoors and outdoors. Read more about it starting on page 6.
For fashion brands, flagship stores are something like the walk-in business cards of our time. They showcase the label to the outside world, which is why it’s all the more important that everything in the showroom looks perfect. More on this on pages 20 through 24.
To create perfect interior designs, craftsmen must take precise measurements in advance. Starting on page 32, our author Michael Spohr shows how this can be achieved surprisingly quickly and error-free today using state-of-the-art measuring technology.
Porphyry, Showrooms, and Perfect Interiors
Technology on the construction site is also the focus of the article on digitalization by our author Annette Mühlberger. Her research shows that far too few companies are still using digital tools on construction sites. The case study starting on page 50 illustrates how much untapped potential is being left behind and how relatively easy it is to address this issue.
In the December issue of STEIN, we showcase swimming pools and wellness areas that are sophisticated in both craftsmanship and architecture. Find out everything about the Pools and Spas issue here.
We hope you enjoy reading STEIN.
The STEIN Editorial Team
Digitalization on the Construction Site
In Issue 1/24, STEIN explores high-end interior design. We feature a hotel with exquisite porphyry details, showcase a vacation home in Switzerland that combines natural materials like wood and Vals quartzite, and visit various flagship stores from the glittering world of haute couture. Among them is the Moschino store in Milan, which welcomes customers with an opulent marble aesthetic.
